1 Corinthians 7:39

English Standard Version 2016

A wife is bound to her husband as long as he lives. But if her husband dies, she is free to be married to whom she wishes, only in the Lord.

Cross References

1 Corinthians 7:10

To the married I give this charge (not I, but the Lord): the wife should not separate from her husband

1 Corinthians 7:15

But if the unbelieving partner separates, let it be so. In such cases the brother or sister is not enslaved. God has called you to peace.

Malachi 2:11

Judah has been faithless, and abomination has been committed in Israel and in Jerusalem. For Judah has profaned the sanctuary of the Lord, which he loves, and has married the daughter of a foreign god.

Genesis 6:2

the sons of God saw that the daughters of man were attractive. And they took as their wives any they chose.

1 Corinthians 7:38

So then he who marries his betrothed does well, and he who refrains from marriage will do even better.